I am sorry you got stuck in the position as advocate and are the one suffering the repercussions. I too have been in a position where people have confided in me and I thought I was doing the right thing and ended up being the target from both sides. It's not just about getting in trouble with your superiors but it's about trying to do the right thing and getting caught in the middle. It's about how this affects your reputation. I understand and I also know it's not right that this happens. I hope that you can try to see that you are a caring and proactive person and sometimes, no matter how good our intentions, you will get the flack at times. Don't let them win and don't let others have too much power if you can. I hope you feel better soon. I am sending you well wishes.